[MIham] Lunar Impact Update

[Frank]

Space Weather News for Oct. 8, 2009
http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR IMPACT UPDATE:  NASA's LCROSS spacecraft and its Centaur booster 
rocket are on course for a Friday morning impact in crater Cabeus near the 
Moon's south pole.  The Centaur will strike first on Oct. 9th at 11:31:19 UT 
(7:31:19 EDT, 4:31:19 PDT), followed by the LCROSS mothership at 11:35:45 
UTC (7:35:45 EDT, 4:35:45).  The spectacular double-impact, designed to 
excavate water frozen in the crater's shadowy depths, will be broadcast live 
on NASA TV. Amateur astronomers with 10-inch class backyard telescopes may 
be able to see debris billowing over the crater's rim.  This is a big event! 
Visit http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and full coverage.


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